date

2019-02-16

convened

09:35

adjourned

10:22

Officers

• President:
  Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV) present
• Vice President:
  Phil Gates (N5ZKF) present
• Secretary:
  Matthew Barry (KG5LYE) absent
• Treasurer:
  Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB) present

Attendees (24)

• Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB)
• Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV)
• Rick Pfeil
• Gerald Golub (W5VUI)
• Joshua Cook (KF5TYX)
• Andrew Byorth (KG5JDJ)
• Ralph Cobb (W5RYC)
• John “Pocat” Walpole (K5ZY)
• Wanda Patrick (KG5YSF)
• Jace Nelson (KE0MXN)
• Ken Reeves (KE5FIV)
• Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
• Bill Peterson (KZ3G)
• Dwayne Walters (W5DPW)
• Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
• James Cravey (KG5ZTZ)
• Avery McIntosh (N7ALM)
• Dick Zimmer (W5DZ)
• Jonathan Graham (KD5GG)
• Jeff McDowell (KI5CES)
• Brad Snyder (KG5SDE)
• Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
• Joe Napoli (KG5SDF)
• Jorge Canales

VE Test Session

• 1 tech
• 1 general
• 3 extras

Health and Welfare

• KG5EYV’s wife is doing much better, making progress.
• Joe’s wife is ill

Officer Reports

President KG5EYV

• Start making plans for field day
  • wanting to make reservation at Bachmann Park
  • KG5EYV motion to reserve Brian Bachmann Park ($200.00)
    • Seconded by KI5CES
    • passes
    • KG5EYV will use his card
  • Raffle Prizes
    • Did not do well on last year’s raffle
    • need to come up with prizes early and get tickets made
    • Charity for tax purposes?
      • Not this tax season?
    • Pass around prize list; pick 3 items
      • Ace Hardware on SW Pkwy and Texas Ave to make a donation to the club
        • good prize for general public
        • possibly a nice tool like a Leatherman
      • DX Engineering gift cards
      • Movie Theatre gift cards
      • Possibility of gun raffle?
        • will need to be handled carefully
        • Rick Pheil made suggestions and has done gun raffles before
  • Whataburger to possibly put together a breakfast order for morning of Field Day setup
  • Has been cost-prohibitive to send out postcards prior to Field Day to stir up some interest.
• ARRL Liability Insurance due
  • KG5EYV will pay and request reimbursement from Treasurer N5GQB
• Fire Station Conference Room normally not available on weekends
  • CSFD Fire Chief is behind the club
• Pancake breakfast at American Legion coming up
  • 101 Waco St

Vice President N5ZKF

• Lot sof special events on the air: Get on HF!
  • Ships, lighthouses, etc.
  • Check https://arrl.org for info
  • ISS has been active sending SSTV
• Recap of minutes from last monthly meeting at C&J BBQ
  • K5ZY motion to accept minutes
    • Seconded by KG5EYV
    • passes
• Remember to set up your email on the Listserv if you want to get club emails

Secretary KG5LYE

• Absent, KG5JDJ made attempt to take notes 🙂
  • Amended 2019-02-19 KG5LYE: And did a fantastic job!

Treasurer N5GQB

• Renewals coming in
  • Website being updated with current members’ info
  • Currently 54 paid members
• Monthly Statement
  • $3,629.41 Beginning balance
  • 1 Check to W5VUI for C&J BBQ reservation; has not cleared yet
  • $555.00 deposits for membership renewals
  • $4,184.41 Ending balance
• ARRL kickback program
  • If wanting to renew or become a member, get with Sly for help on filling out the form so club can benefit
• No VE test session next month

Closing

• Motion to adjoirn by KF5TYX
  • Seconded by W5RYC
  • passes

Next Meeting: 2018-03-16